FX.co ★ Top 6 most impressive amphibious aircraft

On July 25, 2016, the largest amphibious aircraft, the AG600, was assembled in the Middle Kingdom, designed to extinguish fires and rescue operations on the water. The new aircraft is able to collect on board 12 tons of water in 20 seconds. From it, you can explore mineral deposits, monitor the marine environment and much more.

ShinMaywa US-2

The Japanese amphibious aircraft ShinMaywa US-2, which accommodates 11 crew members, is designed for search and rescue operations. It was created for the Marine Self-Defense Forces of the Land of the Rising Sun, but this model is also exported.

Be-200

The amphibious aircraft (Russia) was designed by the Beriev Aircraft Company and manufactured by Irkut. For many flight performance characteristics, it has no analogs in the world. Be-200 is a multipurpose aircraft. It can take off not only from the ground but also from the water surface. The aircraft is used to solve environmental problems, fire fighting, cargo and passenger transportation.

Be-12 Chayka

Be-12 Chayka is a Soviet turboprop-powered amphibious aircraft designed for anti-submarine and maritime patrol duties. Its first flight took place in 1960. On the plane, there is a set of target equipment that allows you to search for and fight against enemy submarines. During the entire period of operation, 46 world records were established on the Be-12 aircraft.

Bombardier 415

The plane of the Canadian company Canadair Bombardier 415 is a fire-fighting amphibious aircraft. It is used for search and rescue operations. It can take off from both the ground and the water surface. In the plane, there are tanks for concentrated fire-fighting foam. It can be converted into a transport ship.

Grumman HU-16 Albatross

The two-engine amphibian Grumman HU-16 Albatross is made in the USA. The Grumman Mallard model, called Albatross, was created with a landing in the ocean option to save the pilots who were shot down or had an accident. These aircraft are also used by the Air Rescue Service of the United States. The modification of the HU-16B was used during the war in Vietnam.